Sharon B. Udy-Janczuk, EdD, MSN, RN, CNOR-PEDS, CPN, NE-BC

Perioperative Services, Clinical Nurse Educator, Transition to Practice
Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, United States

Dr. Sharon Udy-Janczuk brings over 43 years of nursing experience, including 22 years in perioperative care at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. Her career progression spans roles as staff nurse, Charge Nurse, Service Coordinator, OR Nurse Manager, PACU Nurse Manager, Perioperative Services Director of Nursing, and Clinical Nurse Educator. Recognized as OR Manager of the Year in 2018, she earned a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership and Innovation from Wilmington University in 2020 to strengthen organizational strategies and foster team development. Dr. Udy-Janczuk leads the Nemours Perioperative Nurse Residency program using the AORN Periop 101 curriculum and collaborates with academic partners to introduce undergraduate students to perioperative nursing through the AORN IPN course. Committed to promoting psychological safety, team cohesion, and workforce inclusivity, she focuses on enhancing performance, recruitment, and retention. In 2025, she was honored as Perioperative Services Preceptor of the Year, reflecting her dedication to education and professional growth.

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Presentation(s):

• 1089 - Bridging the Gaps: Inclusion and Generational Dynamics in the OR

  Saturday, April 11, 2026
  9:15 AM - 10:00 AM CST

• 1030 - Bridging the Gaps: Inclusion and Generational Dynamics in the OR

  Sunday, April 12, 2026
  10:15 AM - 11:00 AM CST